Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts (DITA) welcomes its second artist-in-residence, Bruce Herman,to Duke March 1-10 and March 28-30. Herman is the Lothlórien Distinguished Chair in Fine Arts at Gordon College in Wenham, Mass. His art has been exhibited widely in North America, Europe, Hong Kong, and Japan.

While in residence, Herman will complete a large painting commission for the Divinity School on themes related to the resurrection, and there will be several opportunities for members of the university community and the general public to engage with the artist both in formal presentations and in open studio sessions.

A highlight of Herman’s residency will be open studio hours in 0020 Westbrook, during which visitors are welcome to observe the artist at work on the following days:

March 2 (3:30 p.m.–5 p.m.)

March 3 (1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.)

March 7 (3:30 p.m.–5 p.m.)

March 9 (1:30–2:30 p.m.)

March 10 (3:30–4:30 p.m.)

Herman took part in the Divinity School's 2013 "Engaging Eliot" event on T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets, which included an exhibition of paintings by Herman and artist Makoto Fujimura. Watch video of Herman speaking at the event.

The commission has been made possible through the generosity of Walter and Darlene Hansen.